Math Problem Statement

Given the function f(x) = -5/6x^3 + x^2 + 3/7 - 1/3x^5, find f'''(x) in simplified form.

Solution

To find f(x)f'''(x), the third derivative of the function f(x)=56x3+x2+3713x5f(x) = -\frac{5}{6}x^3 + x^2 + \frac{3}{7} - \frac{1}{3}x^5, we need to differentiate f(x)f(x) three times. Let’s proceed with each derivative step-by-step.

  1. First Derivative f(x)f'(x): f(x)=56x3+x2+3713x5f(x) = -\frac{5}{6}x^3 + x^2 + \frac{3}{7} - \frac{1}{3}x^5 Differentiate each term:

    • The derivative of 56x3-\frac{5}{6}x^3 is 563x2=52x2-\frac{5}{6} \cdot 3x^2 = -\frac{5}{2}x^2.
    • The derivative of x2x^2 is 2x2x.
    • The derivative of 37\frac{3}{7} (a constant) is 00.
    • The derivative of 13x5-\frac{1}{3}x^5 is 135x4=53x4-\frac{1}{3} \cdot 5x^4 = -\frac{5}{3}x^4.

    So, f(x)=52x2+2x53x4f'(x) = -\frac{5}{2}x^2 + 2x - \frac{5}{3}x^4

  2. Second Derivative f(x)f''(x): Differentiate f(x)f'(x):

    • The derivative of 52x2-\frac{5}{2}x^2 is 522x=5x-\frac{5}{2} \cdot 2x = -5x.
    • The derivative of 2x2x is 22.
    • The derivative of 53x4-\frac{5}{3}x^4 is 534x3=203x3-\frac{5}{3} \cdot 4x^3 = -\frac{20}{3}x^3.

    So, f(x)=5x+2203x3f''(x) = -5x + 2 - \frac{20}{3}x^3

  3. Third Derivative f(x)f'''(x): Differentiate f(x)f''(x):

    • The derivative of 5x-5x is 5-5.
    • The derivative of 22 (a constant) is 00.
    • The derivative of 203x3-\frac{20}{3}x^3 is 2033x2=20x2-\frac{20}{3} \cdot 3x^2 = -20x^2.

    So, f(x)=520x2f'''(x) = -5 - 20x^2

Final Answer: f(x)=20x25f'''(x) = -20x^2 - 5

Would you like further details on each step, or do you have any questions?


Here are some related questions to deepen your understanding:

  1. What is the fourth derivative of f(x)f(x) based on this answer?
  2. How would f(x)f'''(x) change if f(x)f(x) included higher-degree terms, like x6x^6?
  3. Can you explain why constants disappear when taking derivatives?
  4. How does the power rule apply to each term in f(x)f(x) when differentiating?
  5. What would happen to f(x)f'(x) if you only differentiated the constant term 37\frac{3}{7}?

Tip: Always remember that each differentiation reduces the degree of each term by one.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Derivatives
Higher-Order Derivatives
Polynomial Functions

Formulas

Power Rule for Derivatives: d/dx(x^n) = n*x^(n-1)
Derivative of a Constant Term: d/dx(c) = 0

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12